Ambassador
The ARTEFFECT Ambassadors fellowship excites me because it would allow me to grow alongside other educators who share a commitment to art for social change, gain new strategies for guiding students in meaningful projects, and bring back resources that will empower my students to see their creativity as a positive impact.
Kim Zimmerman is a K–12 art teacher at a Hawaiian-focused charter school, where she creates culturally responsive art curriculum rooted in Hawaiian values and traditions. Her work centers on helping students connect their creativity to identity, community, and heritage. Zimmerman is motivated by seeing students discover their voice through art and recognize its power as a tool for both personal expression and positive change.
